MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced the suspension of all permits to carry firearms outside of residence (PTCFOR) in the National Capital Region (NCR) starting this weekend, as part of security measures for President Ferdinand R. Ma…
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PH-Singapore Friendship Week highlights strong bilateral relations
MANILA: The Department Of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday thanked the Singaporean government for promoting the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Singapore as both nations celebrate Friendship Week.
In his speech during the opening o…
PH Army test-fires Israeli-made Sabrah light tank guns
MANILA: The Philippine Army’s (PA) 1st Tank Battalion has test-fired the 105mm main guns of its newly acquired light tanks from Israel.
In a Facebook post Wednesday night, the 1st Tank Battalion said the test fire was held during the familiarization …
PH bags best ports of call award amid intensified cruise tourism push
MANILA: The Philippines has won the prestigious Best Ports of Call 2024 award at the 10th Asia Cruise Awards in Jeju Island, South Korea amid the government’s intensified push to boost the country’s cruise tourism.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) rec…
Biden tests positive for Covid-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) while campaigning in Las Vegas, Nevada, the White House announced Wednesday.
Biden had what his physician described in a note as “upper respiratory sym…
Free housing up for 30 ex-NPA rebels in Samar town
TACLOBAN CITY: At least 30 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Matuguinao, Samar will soon own houses through the ‘Saad nga Balay’ (promised housing) program.
Mayor Aran Boller said on Thursday the site preparation is now ongoing after t…